Freddy Daruwala

Freddy Daruwala

Facts

Real Name: Freddy’s birth name is Farhad Daruwala, though he is popularly known by his screen name.

Background: He hails from Surat, Gujarat and belongs to a Parsi-Gujarati family.

Education: Freddy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, showing his academic side before entering films.

Early Career: Before Bollywood fame, he worked extensively as a model, appearing in numerous commercials and fashion campaigns.

Film Debut: His first film appearance was in Mummy Punjabi (2011), though he rose to prominence with Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), where he played the antagonist opposite Akshay Kumar.

Web Series Work: He starred in ZEE5’s thriller series Poison (2019), sharing screen space with Arbaaz Khan and Riya Sen.

Recognition: Freddy was named Gujarat’s “Most Desirable Man” by The Times of India in both 2018 and 2020.

Family Life: He is married to Crystal Variava, a doctor, and together they have two sons.

Height: Standing at 6 feet (1.83 m), his tall frame adds to his commanding screen presence.

Social Media Presence: Freddy runs an active Instagram page where he shares lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment-related content, amassing a large following.

Versatility: He is known for portraying villainous roles in films like Force 2 (2016) and Commando 2 (2017), which established him as a strong screen antagonist.